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Rinson Family History

Rinson Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Ranson, Pinson, Kinson, Rincon, Ritson, Brinson, Minson, Rison

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Where is the Rinson family from?

You can see how Rinson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rinson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Rinson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 7 Rinson families living in Yorkshire. This was about 41% of all the recorded Rinson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Rinson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rinson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rinson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rinson. 54% of Rinson men worked as a Farmer and 38% of Rinson women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rinson were Miner and Housewife.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    54%
  • Labor
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Miner
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    38%
  • Housekeeper
    38%
  • Housewife
    25%

What Rinson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rinson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rinson census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 702 immigration records available for the last name Rinson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 70 military records available for the last name Rinson. For the veterans among your Rinson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rinson lifespan?

Average Rinson life expectancy in 1969 was 53 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rinson ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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